Which Suspension Enhancement Fits 1998 Dodge Ram with Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Trailer Hitch Installed

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Will this kit work if I have a DrawTite Hide a Goose turnover gooseneck ball installed?

asked by: Kenny

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Expert Reply:

If your 1998 Dodge Ram is a 2500, or 3500 (cab and chassis models only for the 3500), you can use Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, # F2220, because this kit installs on the inside of the frame rail and will not interfere with the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose, # 9460-39, which installs on the outside of the frame rails.

For a 1500, you can use SuperSprings Vehicle Suspension, # SSA5MTKT. I have included a link to the installation details for reference. For a 3500, you can use Timbren Vehicle Suspension, # TDR3500B (for 2 wheel drive) or # TDR3500 (for 4 wheel drive).

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I have a suspension enhancement solution for your 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 dually, but the two Firestone Ride-Rite Air Spring kit that we offer for your 1998 Dodge Ram 3500, #F2071, will most likely interfere with the frame brackets of your gooseneck…

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Answer 2

I do have a solution, but unfortunately there are no air bags for the 1998 Dodge 2500 that are compatible with an in bed hitch. Assuming you do not have factory top overload springs, the best option for suspension enhancement is the RoadActive…

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Answer 3

The Firestone Vehicle Suspension, #F2220, that you have referenced would be a good choice if your 1998 Dodge Ram has Contact Overload Springs. This kit works on either 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive models that have contact overload springs. I have…

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Answer 4

At this time there are no in-bed hitches that will fit with the Firestone air bag kit #F2220 based on what Firestone states. So you'd have to remove that kit if you were serious about installing a gooseneck hitch and then use a Timbren part…

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Answer 5

The upper brackets for Firestone air bags #F2220 bolt through the frame but the frame brackets for Curt gooseneck hitch #C60734 do not have holes in them to accommodate this so this particular set up will not work together. If you could tell me if…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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